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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,623.08, 3,619.86 and 1,444.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,623.08, 3,619.86 and 1,444.15 is: 1,992.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,623.08 : 3,619.86 = 1,444.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,623.08/3,619.86 = 1,444.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,623.08x = 3,619.86 × 1,444.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,623.08x = 5,227,620.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,227,620.82/2,623.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,992.93

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